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© PCGS
½ Jefimok Rouble - Alexey Mikhailovich Countermarked over "Frankfurt Thaler 1621"
1655 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Tsar | Alexis Mikhaylovich (1645-1676) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1655 |
| Value | ½ Jefimok Rouble (½ Ефимок Рубль) |
| Currency | Rouble (1533-1717) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#355333 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Jefimok Rouble - Alexey Mikhailovich (Countermarked over "Frankfurt Thaler 1621") 1655 from Russian Empire made of Silver is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in Russia. The coin was minted during the reign of Tsar Alexey Mikhailovich, who ruled from 1645 to 1676, a period marked by significant reforms and modernization efforts in the country. The countermarking of the coin over a Frankfurt Thaler, a popular European trade coin at the time, highlights the growing economic ties between Russia and Europe during this period. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's minting reflects the increasing importance of silver as a valuable resource in Russia's economy.
